For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Park Aids perform routine custodial and general facility and equipment maintenance duties, assist visitors, collect fees and assist in the operation of a State park.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

Positions are seasonal and mainly full time. Hours and length of employment will vary by park and position, but will not exceed 9 months. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews as vacancies occur. Please indicate which State Park(s) you are applying for.
Under direct supervision, seasonal Park Aid I positions perform routine custodial and general facility and grounds maintenance, assist visitors and provide information related to park facilities, policies, rules and fees, and assist with educational programs and displays. Park Aids collect park user fees and make change as necessary; issue entrance permits; prepare routine reports and maintain records as assigned; complete special projects as assigned including light construction, fencing, and sign replacement; perform routine preventive maintenance on park vehicles and equipment; check fluid levels; clean and wax vehicles as needed; and report malfunctions and problems.
Some incumbents may primarily work in the gift shop, fee booth, aquatic invasive species or weed abatement program.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Skills Required

Customer Service

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Please indicate which State Park(s) you are applying for.
Nevada State Parks in the Western Region:
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park near Austin;
Dayton State Park in Dayton;
Fort Churchill State Historic Park/Buckland Station in Silver Springs;
Lahontan State Recreation Area in Fallon/Silver Springs;
Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa;
Rye Patch State Historic Park in Lovelock;
Walker River State Recreation Area in Yerington; and/or
Washoe Lake State Park in Carson City.